3 STEPS TO A ZERO-WASTE MAKEUP ROUTINE GOODBYE, PLASTIC PALETTES
STEP 2: SHOP SMART If your bathroom is full of plastic, it’s time to make a brand change. Plenty of makeup brands cater to a zero-waste lifestyle with recyclable or compostable packaging and products made with bamboo, glass, or stainless steel.
Walk into your bathroom and look around. Do you see plastic? Odds are you have a boatload of the stuff. Plastic is the beauty industry’s go-to material for eyeshadow palettes, makeup
brush handles, blush compacts, and even liquid foundation bottles. Take a moment to consider the poor recycling rate for plastics, 9.1% according to the latest EPA data; the amount of plastic in the oceans, which the Ocean Conservancy estimates to be more than 150 million tons; and the impact of plastic pollution on climate change, which the Center for International Environmental law equates to 189 coal-fired power stations. Those statistics are enough to convince anyone to aim for a makeup routine that doesn’t contribute to the landfill. If you want to keep the makeup and ditch the plastic, here’s how to start.
Axiology’s lipstick tubes are made from recycled aluminum; Antonym Cosmetics packages its eye shadows in bamboo; and some companies, like Elate Cosmetics and Kjaer Weis, send refills when your favorite colors run low. If you’re really dedicated, go a step further by DIYing your makeup or finding a bulk supplier.
STEP 3: RETURN, RECYCLE, OR PASS IT ON
If you don’t opt for refillable makeup, determine what will happen to each container at the end of its life. Some brands, like L’Occitane and Province Apothecary, allow you to send containers back to them
STEP 1: USE IT UP There’s no point in tossing your current beauty products until they’re empty. Otherwise, you’ll just be adding the cosmetics themselves to the waste stream. Instead, use up what you have and dispose of the packaging intelligently (keep reading to Step 3 for instructions on how to do just that).
for disposal. Glass, stainless steel, and aluminum vessels can be recycled, and mascara wands can be mailed to the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, which uses them to clean up wildlife. Plastics that can’t be locally recycled can be mailed to TerraCycle, which partners with factories around the world to recycle difficult-to-handle waste.
HERE ARE 4 THINGS TO WATCH FOR WHEN RETURNING TO EXERCISE AFTER CHILDBIRTH HEY, NEW MOMS!
September is an important month of the year because not only does it bring cooler temperatures and fiery fall colors, but it’s also known as the time of year when the greatest number of babies are born. With all the celebrations of life that will occur all across the world over these next few weeks, in the months following, the mothers of these September babies might start contemplating which exercise and nutrition plans to follow in order to get back to the physical state they were in prior to pregnancy. Our pelvic health specialist here at Activcore, Bri McCormick, DPT, has these conversations with moms all the time. What she’s found is that moms may feel at least four common (but not normal) changes as they are returning to a more active state. 1. Back pain — Most moms lack core strength after their baby is born, which often leads to back pain. Since your abdominal wall and pelvic floor muscles undergo vast changes during the nine months of pregnancy and labor, these muscles need to be properly engaging and supporting your trunk for your back pain to resolve. 2. Diastasis recti — This is a term used to describe the lengthening of connective tissue between the rectus abdominis muscles, or the “six- pack” muscles. This can create gapping in the front of the abdominal wall, which can lead to hernias, back pain, and even injuries. Again,
this can worsen if you are not supporting your trunk properly. 3. Pelvic pressure — If you feel a heaviness in your pelvic region, you may be experiencing a prolapse. This is a term used to describe the lowering of organs within the trunk that can collapse the vaginal canal. It can range from minor to severe with varying grades but typically is very treatable. 4. Pelvic pain — After delivery, specifically, if you have experienced a perineal tear during delivery or had a C-section, scar tissue can heal to be very stiff and immobile. This can cause pain with applied pressure and muscle contraction.
All of these complications can typically be treated when caught early, so, if any new moms experience them when returning to exercise routines, be sure to reach out to Bri here at the office. You shouldn’t be afraid to exercise after having a baby; just make sure you’re doing it safely!
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